Pokémon Go launches in Japan with sponsored gyms

Pokémon Go has made its debut in Japan, and the game is seeing its first commercial tie-in. Over 3,000 McDonald’s outlets spread across the country have been turned into gyms, allowing players to battle and take control of the real-world locations for their teams.

The game should make its way to other markets in Asia in due course of time. In the meantime, check out our extensive coverage of Pokémon Go.

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